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A federal court in California has put a temporary hold on President Trump’s immigrant visa ban, but only for the 181 families who brought the lawsuit.
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Background: Under an April 22 presidential proclamation, the U.S. suspended the entry of immigrant visa (green card) applicants on the basis that they are a threat to U.S. workers during the COVID-19 economic recovery. The ban is set to expire Dec. 31 but may be extended into 2021. A group of U.S. citizens and permanent residents sued the government arguing that the ban exceeds presidential authority and violates the Administrative Procedure Act. In issuing the temporary injunction, the court ruled that the 181 families, who have approved petitions but are unable to obtain visas, suffer hardships in being separated from each other and, for the families whose children will turn 21 during the ban, in losing eligibility for green cards.
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